TUSCALOOSA,
Alabama — There were questions surrounding the re-signing of Alabama defensive
lineman D.J. Pettway after his arrest and dismissal in February.

The
Alabama football program officially announced he signed to return after a
season in junior college. He was charged in February with robbery along with
former teammates Tyler Hayes and Eddie Williams.

Then
the university spokesperson Deborah Lane released a statement to AL.com about
his status with the university. This was UA's first official comment on the
matter from the university level.

"D.J.
Pettway was suspended from UA in February 2013 after he was arrested for two
counts of robbery," Lane's statement read. "The charges stemming from his
arrest are no longer pending. Pettway recently petitioned for re-enrollment to
the University. After thoroughly evaluating all aspects of his request, which
includes the facts surrounding the February 2013 arrest as well as Pettway's
current situation, the University is allowing Pettway to re-enroll for the
Spring 2014 semester. Pettway's continued enrollment depends on his ability to
fulfill all requirements the University has specifically mandated for him
during the remainder of his time as a UA student."

The
exact requirements were confidential, a spokesperson said.

Alabama
athletics director Bill Battle also released a statement.

"One
of our primary points of emphasis in college athletics is to make every effort
to help develop the total person. As part of the University community, there is
an obligation on the part of the student-athlete, the University and the
Athletics Department in helping each person that represents us to reach their
potential. On occasion, there are special circumstances that arise,
particularly when a young person takes the first steps on their own to earn the
privilege of attending our University. We treat every disciplinary case with
care and sensitivity to all involved and we respect the University's procedures
regarding punishment and readmission. We understand our responsibility, not
only to the University and the student-athletes, but also to our community and
our state."

Pettway
was arrested and charged with second-degree robbery in February. He was
dismissed from the football team, and eventually enrolled at East Mississippi
Community College.

Pettway
was later granted youthful offender status and all court records were sealed.

He was a JUCO All-American and won a national title at EMCC last season.